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Reasons To
Visit Japan

  • City life

    Modern and exciting cities make up much of the Japanese landscape, encapsulated by sleek bullet trains, flashing neon lights and dizzying skyscrapers. Scratch the surface to find hidden temples, preserved samurai quarters and local markets.

    City life
  • Food

    From delicate sashimi to prime grade steaks washed down with a local beer or a cup of hot sake, every mouthful you try in Japan will certainly be memorable and more often than not, delicious.

    Food
  • Ryokan accommodation

    A stay in a Japanese ryokan inn is an unbeatable opportunity to experience true Japanese hospitality, including kaiseki cuisine, hot onsen baths and sleeping on a tatami mat.

    Ryokan accommodation
  • Scenery

    Although the image of Japan is that of skyscrapers and flashing neon, most of the country is rural, rugged and mountainous, providing excellent walking and hiking in the summer and skiing in the winter.

    Scenery
  • Temples & shrines

    Kyoto alone has over 1600 Buddhist temples and 400 Shinto shrines paying homage to a number of different deities and gods. Enter the through the large torii gate and contemplate.

    Temples & shrines
  • Traditional culture

    From tea ceremonies and flower arrangements to lavish Geisha attended kaiseki banquets, Japanese culture is the most refined and elaborate in the world.

    Traditional culture

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Visit Matsumoto, The Japanese Alps

Matsumoto is a small, cosmopolitan city on the edge of the Japanese Alps. Its history dates back to the 8th century but it is most famous for its fantastic castle, known as 'Crow Castle' because of its striking black and white design.

Matsumoto

The Japanese Alps, Japan

Matsumoto is a small but cosmopolitan city on the edge of the Japanese Alps. Its history dates back to the 8th century but it is most famous for its fantastic castle which was built in 1595 and is known as 'Crow Castle' because of its striking black and white design.

Although much of the city is modern, you can still find the traditional lattice-patterned buildings in the old merchant district. Most of these are now craft shops, teashops or restaurants. There are also some excellent museums worth a visit too.

Exploring the Alps

Matsumoto is the gateway to many of the central alps's most enticing winter and summer outdoor sports centres. Kamikochi and Norikura Kogen are not far away and Takayama is just a bus ride over the mountains from Matsumoto.

One of Japan's most famous ski resorts, Hakuba is also easily accessible from Matsumoto.

Other places within The Japanese Alps

Hakuba

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Kamikochi

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Tateyama

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Yudanaka

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Matsumoto

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